Sources
What is a source as it relates to research?
Where you get information. Can be a website, book, video, person, etc.
Define "paraphrase"
To restate in your own words, while still maintaining the original idea
What is the purpose of a bibliography?
It helps determine if a specific source was used in a text.
What is a bibliography?
A list of all sources used throughout a text
What information should you check when validating a source? (5 things)
Author, publication date, publisher/ sponsor, content, & sources cited.
What skills best demonstrate your comprehension of a text?
Summarizing & paraphrasing
Is it necessary to list information in a bibliography entry in order?
Yes.
Define plagiarism.
Using someone else's words, ideas, or research without giving credit.
Why is it important to include outside sources?
It helps prove or back up your argument. It also allows others to fact check your information.
Is paraphrasing a guarantee to avoid plagiarism?
No. You still need to give credit for any ideas that come from someone else.
How should you write an author's name in a bibliography?
Last name, First name
What information should you include in an in-text citation?
Author's last name & page number
What is a closed domain? Define and list examples.
Only certain organizations can use these websites.
.gov .edu
What should you include in a summary?
A short account of the central (main) idea & key details.
Which lines should you indent in a bibliography entry?
Every line after the first.
Is an in-text citation still needed even when you paraphrase?
Yes
What is an open domain? Define and list examples.
.com .org .net .tv .biz .info Websites that anyone can purchase and use
What does NOT belong in a summary?
New information, opinions, or reader's response to the text
Is it necessary to list bibliography entries in a specific order?
Yes. List them alphabetically.
What does it mean to "cite sources"?
To give credit for any ideas, words, or research taken from other people